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Peter had in his youth a great inclination for knightly prowess and
deeds of war; and, when he came of age, he sighed after nothing so
much as chivalrous feats. But it happened that at this time a knight
named Ruiganduis arrived there from the kingdom of Naples, who,
observing Peter's bravery, said: "Prince Peter, there is a King in
Naples who has a beautiful daughter named Magilene, and this King
rewards richly all those knights who do battle in behalf of his
daughter."

Then Peter went to his father and mother and begged for their blessing
that he might travel to the kingdom of Naples to learn there knightly
feats, but especially to see the beauty of the King's daughter
Magilene. So they dismissed Prince Peter with great sorrow, exhorting
him to make friendship with good men only; then, giving him three
golden rings with precious stones and a gold chain, they dismissed him
in peace.

When Prince Peter arrived at the kingdom of Naples, he ordered a
skilful workman to make him a coat-of-mail and a helmet, and to fasten
to this two golden keys; then he rode to the tournament-lists, where
the King and his knights were assembled. There he gave his name as
Peter with the Golden Keys, and he placed himself behind the knights.
First rode forth Sir Andrei Skrintor, and against him appeared the son
of the King of England; and Andrei struck Henry so hard a blow that he
was well-nigh thrown from his horse; whereupon Landiot, the King's
son, rode out and overthrew Andrei Skrintor. When Prince Peter saw
this he rode at Landiot, and cried with a loud voice: "Long life and
happiness to their Majesties and the beautiful Princess Magilene!" and
he rode at Landiot so furiously that he threw both him and his steed
to the ground, and thrust the lance through his heart. Peter was
praised by the King for this exploit, and still more by the Princess
Magilene and all present, and he became the foremost of the King's
knights.

When the Princess Magilene beheld the valour and handsome appearance
of Prince Peter she fell in love with him, and resolved to be his
wife. She told her wish to her waiting-maid, and from that time
Prince Peter visited the beautiful King's daughter daily, and gave her
the three golden rings, in token of his love, and rode with her out of
the city.

And they rode off upon their goodly steeds, taking with them a
quantity of gold and silver, and they journeyed on and on the whole
night. Then Prince Peter came t